All articles by John Hyde – Page 248
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NewsLaw firms drop JR threat over MedCo scheme
Panel scheme also makes new statement on random allocation of medical reporting experts.
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NewsJudge removed from case over ‘tenacious adherence’ to his own analysis
Lord Dyson said a review of court of protection case should be carried out by a different judge.
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NewsEssex backs ABS plans to net £1.8m a year
Councillors agree to make application to set up an alternative business structure.
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OpinionBack to the Future II was wrong on lawyers
The classic sequel predicted an end to lawyers and a swift justice system – neither is happening yet.
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NewsCJC: listen to local communities before shutting their court
Judge-led group voices broad support for government’s proposals.
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NewsMishcons loses sanctions appeal after DLA’s late notice
Judge says relief from sanctions preferable to further satellite litigation.
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NewsSlater and Gordon plans boardroom pay boost
Shareholders asked to approve higher maximum pay and new incentives at the AGM on 20 November.
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NewsBarrister loses misconduct appeal after threatening to sue dentist
Henry Davies was fined £500 by a tribunal after one charge of professional misconduct was proved against him.
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NewsJackson: drop ‘oppressive’ exemption to my rules
‘Excessive litigation costs are wasteful of the nation’s resources,’ says LASPO architect.
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NewsInsurance giant makes £6m profits from PI joint ventures
Accounts for Admiral Law and BDE show growing work in progress for both.
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NewsRevised ‘Saatchi bill’ is back but critics still fearful
Legislation passes through House of Commons in attempt to promote innovation in treatments.
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NewsCourt rules fixed costs apply to multi-track RTA claims
Judge accepts appeal would have allowed ‘re-casting’ of Civil Procedure Rules.
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NewsCompensation culture? Test more claims in court, says Dyson
Master of the rolls calls for fixed costs to encourage defences against unfair cases.
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NewsMajor personal injury firm in administration weeks after SRA referral
GT Law, a firm with almost £8m in annual revenue, posts closure notice on its website.
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NewsSampson ‘dismissal’: ministry seeks urgent clarification
Former chief legal ombudsman insists he resigned.
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NewsMoJ U-turns on outsourcing court fine enforcement
Department still standing firm on criminal courts charge but drops tender process.
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NewsCMC fined record £570k after pressuring claimants
Company ordered to give clients 24 hours before taking any payment details.
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NewsCriminals raid 50 firms in cyberattacks this year – SRA
Regulator also concerned by lack of training in detecting money laundering schemes.
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NewsRise of LiPs not causing delays, says courts chief
HM Courts & Tribunals Service CEO says court documents should change to help litigants in person.
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NewsSRA chief: let’s treat solicitors like adults
Regulator promises ‘far more conciliatory’ style of correspondence.